HMTD 1125: Lubricants, Bearings and Equipment Operation
Department
Technical Training Access
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students are introduced to operational skills needed throughout the diploma, including introduction to lubricants and bearings, and truck and machine operation.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Select proper bearing lubricants and perform bearing and seal service procedures.
- Demonstrate equipment walk-around inspections, pre-start and start up procedures, emergency shutdown, and safe parking procedures.
- Demonstrate safe operation of trucks and equipment including forklifts (forklift certification optional).
- Perform shop tasks and maintenance of tools and equipment in a reliable and professional manner consistent with industry standards and expectations.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 14
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 55
Total Hours: 69
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, on-line self study, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Percentages
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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42
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Assignments and summative evaluation
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Quizzes/Tests
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22
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End of topic quizzes
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Lab Work
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36
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Practical assignments (e.g., preparation, task completion, cleanup, writing service reports, workplace behaviour, teamwork, workplace safety)
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Course topics
- Lubricants & Bearings
- Truck & Machine Operation
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.